Government Relations Analyst

Prosper Portland•Portland, OR

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Government Relations Analyst plans, coordinates, and supports federal and state government relations initiatives that advance the agency’s goals of building an equitable economy and operating a sustainable and inclusive agency. The position also supports efforts to secure funding through state and federal grants and legislative appropriations, including cyclical funding opportunities. Working with the Policy Manager, the Analyst supports development of an agency-wide political and government relations strategy, builds coalitions, manages relationships with elected officials and their staff, tracks legislative and agency activity, and coordinates with the City of Portland’s Office of Government Relations and Prosper Portland departments. The role also convenes stakeholders, strengthens elected officials’ understanding of the agency’s work, supports communications, researches economic-development and policy trends, and recommends or helps implement program, process, and policy improvements. The position operates under minimal supervision, establishes approaches and procedures, and makes decisions requiring technical expertise, initiative, and judgment. It may oversee consultants, vendors, temporary workers, or student staff, but has no staff supervisory responsibilities. Work is complex and politically sensitive, involving multiple deadlines, external relationships, negotiation, political dynamics, and projects grounded in racial equity. The role represents Prosper Portland at community and government meetings and may require travel to meetings, events, project or awardee locations, and funder or public meetings.

Requirements

Six years of combined experience in government relations, public policy, politics, economic development, public administration, or equivalent experience.
An associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree may substitute for up to one year of experience.

Responsibilities

Support efforts to secure new funding resources, including state and federal grant applications and legislative appropriations, and support or manage cyclical funding opportunities.
Support development of an agency-wide political and government relations strategy with the Policy Manager, build coalitions, and work with partners to advance shared goals.
Manage the agency’s relationships with state and/or federal elected officials and their staff, ensuring regular meetings align with agency priorities.
Develop and cultivate relationships with elected officials’ staff, public agencies, and other partners.
Identify and track relevant federal and/or state issues and agenda content, including Congressional, legislative, and agency initiatives.
Coordinate with the City of Portland’s Office of Government Relations and Prosper Portland departments to refine and communicate state and federal legislative priorities.
Track and provide feedback on proposed legislation.
Convene and facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders, and establish, lead, or support advisory committees and focus groups.
Develop and manage proactive strategies for strengthening relationships with elected officials and increasing their understanding of and support for Prosper Portland.
Broaden awareness of Advance Portland, including partners’ roles and responsibilities, and of Prosper Portland’s place-based and citywide projects and programs.
Support the Policy Team and agency initiatives, special projects, committee participation, and other relevant duties as assigned.
Research, track, and participate in creating city best practices and trends related to economic development, new revenue sources, legislative proposals, and policy initiatives.
Recommend and lead or participate in program, process, and policy improvements, and coordinate or assist with implementation.
Collaborate with and support the Communications Team by preparing website, social media, newsletter, press release, and talking-point content as needed.
Develop scopes of work, procure services, and manage related professional services, contracts, and agreements.
Scope, prepare, implement, and manage goals, schedules, budgets, and tools for assigned initiatives.
Represent Prosper Portland at community and government meetings.
Oversee the work of consultants, vendors, temporary workers, and/or student staff.